Louis Spohr Sheet Music
- Born: 5th April 1784
- Died: 22nd October 1859
- Birthplace: Braunschweig, Germany
Louis Spohr was a German composer, violinist and conductor. Born Ludewig Spohr , he is usually known by the French form of his name. Described by Dorothy Mayer as "The Forgotten Master", Spohr was once as famous as Beethoven. As a violinist, his virtuoso playing was admired by Queen Victoria. As a composer he ranks as a historic figure in the development of German music drama whose greatest triumph was in the oratorio. His orchestral writings and chamber works were once considered on a par with Mozart’s.
Spohr's top 10 list
- 016 Deutsche Lieder, Op.103
- 02Double Quartet No.4, Op.136
- 033 Concertant Duos for 2 Violins, Op.67
- 04Clarinet Concerto No.1, Op.26
- 05Duet for Violin and Viola, Op.13
- 06Violin Concerto No.2, Op.2
- 07Violin School
- 08Clarinet Concerto No.2, Op.57
- 09Duets for 2 Violins, Op.148
- 103 Concertant Duos for 2 Violins, Op.3
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